Archive for May, 2016

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Aston Manor 223-8 (43 overs) Berkswell 43-2 (8 overs) MATCH ABANDONDED Despite having to make four enforced changes from the previous week Aston Manor’s 2nd Xi kept up their fine recent fine form with a splendid performance against table topping Berkswell. Manor’s batting was of a consistently high […]

1st XI Birmingham League Division Three Astwood Bank 286-9 (50 overs) Aston Manor 73-3 (18 overs) MATCH ABANDONDED Heavy and persistent rain possibly came to Aston Manor’s rescue at Church Road as proceedings were halted before enough overs had been bowled in the second innings to constitute a game. The visitors were well ahead on […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Dorridge 143 all out Aston Manor 147-1 ASTON MANOR WON BY 9 WICKETS Manor produced a thoroughly efficent performance at Church Road to secure their first victory of the season. Although the visitors made a solid start Manor’s bowling was always tight and their fielding keen to keep […]

1st XI Birmingham League Division Three Worfield 101 all out Aston Manor 102-8 ASTON MANOR WON BY 2 WICKETS Aston Manor visited Shropshire on Saturday and secured a tense and vitally important victory at Worfield. The hosts won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision which appeared to backfire as they were reduced […]

Scenes from a great night opening the new electronic scoreboard at Aston Manor Cricket Club. The Club was delighted to have England International Chris Woakes back on the ground where he started as a very talented six year old! Chris took time out to chat to Club members, and in particular some of the lads […]

On Friday evening 13th May Aston Manor are officially opening their new Electronic Scoreboard. The scoreboard will be opened by England international and ex Manor youngster, Chris Woakes. A past England international, Phillip deFreitas will also be at the Club coaching the junior section and afterwards both Chris and Phil will take time out for […]

2nd XI Birmingham League Division Two (South) Bromsgrove 299-6 (45 overs) Aston Manor 195-4 (32 overs) BROMSGROVE WON BY 22 RUNS (D/L METHOD) The visitors made great use of a small boundary and an excellent batting surface at Church Road as they smashed an impressive 299-6 from their 45 overs. Amongst the carnage skipper Trent […]

1st XI Birmingham League Division Three Aston Manor 172 all out Fordhouses 174-9 FORDHOUSES WON BY 1 WICKET An early season meeting between two of the favourites for promotion this season ended with the home side securing a narrow victory in a tense and exciting finale. Despite some fine batting from Shaun Findlay (41), Manor […]

The debut at Church Road of ex England international, Phillip deFreitas, turned into a damp squib for Aston Manor as the match against Whitchurch had to be abandoned following a torrential snow and hail storm! Manor had made an encouraging start reaching 29-0 from four overs before the weather intervened. Manor’s 2nd XI had battled […]